Takemi Sugiyama

Takemi Sugiyama is a researcher specializing in the intersection of urban environments and public health. His work focuses on how built environments influence physical activity, sedentary behavior, and health outcomes across diverse populations, including older adults, refugees, and workers. He has collaborated extensively on studies such as the International Mind, Activities, and Urban Places (iMAP) cohort study and the RESIDE project evaluating urban planning policies in Perth, Australia.

Key research themes include: urban design and walkability; the impact of green spaces on mental health; workplace sitting patterns; and interventions to promote active transport. His studies frequently employ spatial analysis, sensor technologies, and multi-country comparisons to explore environmental determinants of health behaviors.

Notable contributions include:

• Systematic reviews on office environments and refugee children's physical activity
• Analysis of walkability disparities in Japan and Australia
• Investigations into sedentary behavior moderation through environmental interventions

His work bridges epidemiology, urban planning, and public health to inform policies promoting healthy living environments.